Elcie is now cruising in the Pacific – JOIN US! LEG 6 • FRENCH POLYNESIA EXPEDITION April 20 – May 15, 2013 MANGAREVA – TUAMOTUS – MARQUESAS – TAHITI 25 DAYS | 1650 NM | $2500 pp 4 BERTHS AVAILABLE Steady trades should carry us along on Leg 6. Mangareva and the spectacular Gambiers, off the traditional “Milk Run”, are less visited islands with pristine waters and a preserved Polynesian culture. If time and...
Elcie’s interior has been designed for comfort at sea and at anchor. Crew accommodations are located in both hulls with a large and airy communal living space in the bridge deckhouse and forward and aft cockpits. The forward and aft opening doors and windows as well as fourteen deck hatches provide excellent ventilation in the tropics. Forward and Aft...
Aboard Elcie, we enjoy adventures and we like to have fun. To us, the difference between a charter and an expedition is the participation of all on board in the ship’s routine. Our emphasis is on learning through doing and we encourage everyone on board to take at least a part in sail handling, navigation, steering and planning shore excursions. Most of our past crew/guests have found that by joining in fully, a greater sense of achievement is gained in...
Voyaging under sail is what we love to do. We want to share that experience with all who join Elcie, a fast, fun and comfortable 62’ bluewater catamaran. RICHARD JOHNSON - Captain I don’t remember exactly when I learned to sail, but probably as a child on the family sailfish that we car-topped around the northeast. As a teenager, I sailed with a friend on his Hobie for endless hours, generally heading out only when a small craft warning was...
Built in New Zealand in 2008-9, Elcie’s tough twin hulls and bridge deckhouse are crafted from welded aluminum. She has proven herself as a strong and swift passage maker on the 10,000 nm trip back to the east coast of the U.S.A across the Southern Ocean from New Zealand. Elcie is stable, roomy and comfortable with berths for 6 expedition members. The bridge deckhouse provides stunning panoramic views with 360 degrees of visibility. The galley and the...
1. Choose an expedition and submit online application 2. If accepted, the following will be due within 15 days: A. Signed Ship’s Articles/Contract (passport must be valid for 6 months beyond start date for international legs). B. Signed Liability Release C. Medical form D. A payment of 50% of cost of trip 3. Secure your travel/medical insurance if desired 4. Check for visa requirements. Visas for some countries may need to be obtained in...
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Hear a monthly AUDIO DIARY from Elcie on WAMU/Metro Connection and WAMU/Coastal Connection around the first Friday of each month. The last installment aired on January 19th.
Hear an interview of Richard and Jessica with Bryan Russo on COASTAL CONNECTION on WAMU’s Ocean City Station 88.3
Read our Homeward Bound Highlights in upcoming Bluewater Sailing Magazine – BOAT SHOW ISSUE
Charter Spotlight in Mulithulls Magazine features Elcie- Download the Article Here
Elcie announces SOUTH PACIFIC VOYAGE as part of 2012/13 itinerary. More details HERE.
Elcie plays a role in Man Overboard Rescue…see log entry.
Online Application for upcoming trips is NOW available – CLICK HERE!
Elcie is now eligible to Charter in U.S. Waters
Elcie has been granted a waiver to the Jones Act, a law prohibiting Coastwise Trade by Foreign-built vessels. As a New Zealand-built vessel, Elcie was prohibited from carrying passengers in U.S. waters. A 3-year waiting period was required for us to make an application. As of April 12, 2012 we are allowed to carry passengers between U.S. ports.
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